Chinese artist’s Ling Jian exhibition entitled Moon in Glass in Beijing
A gallery staff is reflected in an artwork printed on specially-manufactured coloured mirror of Chinese artist’s Ling Jian exhibition entitled Moon in Glass in Beijing, China, 08 March 2011. Well-known for his ambiguously seductive portraits of beautiful women and androgynous men, Ling’s new series employs portraiture, mirrors, installation and spatial design to create a seamless visual experience and an atmosphere that invites contemplation. The exhibition is held until 13 March at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art. EPA/HOW HWEE YOUNG.
Moon in Glass , a new series of works by artist Ling Jian, employs portraiture, mirrors, installation and spatial design to create a seamless visual experience and an atmosphere that invites contemplation. Moon in Glass is actually two exhibitions being held consecutively at Today Art Museum and UCCA under a shared title. During three decades of living in Vienna, Hamburg and Berlin, Ling Jian became well-known for his ambiguously seductive portraits of beautiful women and androgynous men. Since returning to China in 2003, he has increasingly turned his attention to conceptualizing the contemporary Chinese identity.